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• What you need to know to stay safe on Lake Travis during low lake levels

  14-05-2022 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures continue to heat up, Central Texas families will look for ways to stay cool. For some, that means taking a dip in our lakes. However, the Lake Travis level is low. The most recent level recording from the Lower Colorado River Authority shows the lake at 653.83' Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  The last time the lake dropped that low was in September 2018 when the lake fell to 653.8'. Lake Travis drops to lowest level since September 2018There are steps people can
  
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• Staying safe on Lake Travis during low lake levels

  14-05-2022 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As temperatures continue to heat up, Central Texas families will look for ways to stay cool. For some, that means taking a dip in our lakes. However, the Lake Travis level is low. The most recent level recording from the Lower Colorado River Authority shows the lake at 653.83' Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
  The last time the lake dropped that low was in September 2018 when the lake fell to 653.8'. Lake Travis drops to lowest level since September 2018There are steps people can
  
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• Young gravel racing star shot, killed in east Austin earlier this week

  14-05-2022 21:27 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The woman shot and killed at an east Austin residence earlier this week was a well-known gravel racer in the cycling world, according to multiple news reports.
  On Saturday, the Austin Police Department identified her as Anna Moriah Wilson, 25, who went by "Mo." Officers said her friend found her bleeding after returning home Wednesday night. Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene.BACKGROUND: APD launches 2nd death investigation in less than 12 hoursVeloNews reported Wilson
  
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• Austin to hold exercise simulating a 'radiological incident' next week

  14-05-2022 19:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over 30 agencies will partner up to conduct a "major radiological incident exercise" in Austin next week.
  It's called the Cobalt Magnet 22 exercise, according to the National Nuclear Security Administration. The administration said local, state and federal agencies will all be involved to "ensure preparedness against radiological threats."
  Planning for the exercise, which will simulate a radiological attack, has been going on for 18 months and will be carried out at differe
  
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• KXAN mascot Kaxan celebrates 10th rescue day with fundraiser party

  14-05-2022 19:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN News mascot Kaxan is celebrating his 10th rescue day Saturday with a fundraiser for Divine Canines, an Austin dog therapy nonprofit.Kaxan was found in the alley behind KXAN 10 years ago and became the station's mascot after his owners surrendered him. Today, he works as a certified therapy dog with Divine Canines.The Story of KAXAN: How A Scruffy Stray Became The Offical KXAN MascotThe Barks for Beers fundraiser at Oskar Blues Brewery will support the about 150 active-
  
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• Earl Thomas arrested in Orange County, Texas after warrant issued last month

  14-05-2022 18:29 via kxan.com
  
  ORANGE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Former Longhorn and NFL player Earl Thomas was arrested Friday in Orange County, Texas, online jail records show.This comes after a warrant was issued for his arrest late last month in Travis County.BACKGROUND: Arrest warrant filed for former Longhorn, NFL safety Earl ThomasCourt records showed Thomas, 33, is charged with violation of a bond/protective order two or more times within 12 months, a third-degree felony.
  Orange County is just east of Beaumont along
  
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• New Austin-Travis County EMS chief sworn in

  14-05-2022 17:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Robert Luckritz is the new Austin-Travis County EMS chief. Luckritz was sworn in to the position Friday afternoon.
  "We talk about re-imagining public safety, but re-imagining EMS [as] truly being a health care hub that is focused on preventing illness and community wellbeing — more so than on taking people to the hospital," Luckritz said. PREVIOUS: Austin EMS pay negotiations to continue through TuesdayLuckritz also said he wants to focus on recruiting and staff reten
  
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• Overturned truck closes I-35 northbound in Round Rock

  14-05-2022 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — An overturned truck has closed northbound I-35 near exit 250 in Round Rock, according to Texas Department of Transportation at 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning.Exit 250 for Louis Henna Boulevard/SH45 is closed, and drivers will be detoured to the Frontage Road at exit 247.
  Delays are expected as crews work to right the truck, TxDOT said on Twitter.
  
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• I-35 in Round Rock reopens after truck overturns

  14-05-2022 16:20 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Interstate 35 reopened Saturday after an overturned truck closed the road northbound near exit 250, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
  The incident happened near Round Rock Saturday morning.
  
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• 2 rallies in support of abortion rights in downtown Austin

  14-05-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two separate groups are rallying in support of abortion rights Saturday in downtown Austin.The Travis County Democratic Party, in partnership with Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Texas Blue Action Democrats, held a "Day of Action."The event started at 9:30 a.m. at Texas AFL-CIO, which is located at 1106 Lavaca St.Congressman Lloyd Doggett, State Rep. Donna Howard, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Travis County District Attorney José Garza
  
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• 2 rallies in support of abortion rights expected in downtown Austin

  14-05-2022 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two separate groups are planning to rally in support of abortion rights Saturday in downtown Austin.The Travis County Democratic Party, in partnership with Planned Parenthood Texas Votes and Texas Blue Action Democrats, is holding a "Day of Action," according to a press release.The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Texas AFL-CIO, which is located at 1106 Lavaca Street.Congressman Lloyd Doggett, State Rep. Donna Howard, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Travis County Judge Andy Brown, Tr
  
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• What to know about former President Donald Trump's Austin visit

  14-05-2022 14:20 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former President Donald Trump will be in Austin Saturday for the American Freedom Tour.Trump, along with Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Mike Pompeo, Dinesh D’Souza and Mark Lamb, is scheduled to speak at the Austin Convention Center during an all-day event.
  After Saturday's event in Austin, the American Freedom Tour is scheduled to be in Memphis, Tennessee on June 18.Here's what to know about Saturday's event.Traffic in downtown AustinIt's going to be a busy we
  
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• Storms possible into this evening; staying hot

  14-05-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We had record warmth in Austin on Saturday with highs surpassing the previous record high of 96 from back in 2003.Isolated storms have started forming well northwest of Austin with the the potential for a few to pop-up in the Hill Country this afternoon and into the early evening. It's not out of the question that a storm or two could drift closer to the I-35 corridor, but the highest rain chances focus on the Hill Country.The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal (Level 1
  
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• Storms possible into this evening; record heat

  14-05-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We had record warmth in Austin on Saturday with highs surpassing the previous record high of 96 from back in 2003.Record high set on SaturdayIsolated severe storms have started forming well northwest of Austin with the the potential for a few to pop-up in the Hill Country this afternoon and into the early evening. It's not out of the question that a storm or two could drift closer to the I-35 corridor, but the highest rain chances focus on the Hill Country. LIVE CENTRAL TEX
  
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• Record heat continues Sunday and beyond...

  14-05-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We had record warmth in Austin on Saturday with highs surpassing the previous record high of 96 from back in 2003.Record high set on SaturdayIsolated severe storms have started forming well northwest of Austin with the the potential for a few to pop-up in the Hill Country this afternoon and into the early evening. It's not out of the question that a storm or two could drift closer to the I-35 corridor, but the highest rain chances focus on the Hill Country. LIVE CENTRAL TEX
  
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• Record breaking heat with no relief in sight

  14-05-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mainly sunny skies and very hot today. In fact, record breaking heat is likely if we reach 97°. Current standing record is 96° set back in 2003. While the majority of us stay dry, there is a 20% of evening storms. One or two of them could be on the strong to severe side. Our Hill Country is in a low-end marginal, 1 out of 5 risk.Don't get your hopes up though, the chance is of rain is low (20%) and mainly north of Austin. Areas from Austin and on southward should st
  
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• Back-to-back days of record breaking heat with no relief in sight

  14-05-2022 11:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mainly sunny skies and very hot today. In fact, record breaking heat is likely if we reach 97°. The current standing record is 96° set back in 2003. While the majority of us stay dry, there is a 20% of evening storms. One or two of them could be on the strong to severe side. Our Hill Country is in a low-end marginal, 1 out of 5 risk.Don't get your hopes up though, the chance is of rain is a low, 20% chance, and mainly north of Austin. The majority of models don't sh
  
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• Sister of Round Rock gunman: He was a veteran struggling with mental health, PTSD

  14-05-2022 05:03 via kxan.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Beverly Tolentino spoke to KXAN from her brother Henry's home in tears.
  "It was just the most horrible thing ever," she said about hearing the news her brother died following a shootout with police Saturday, May 7.RRPD IDs man found dead after ‘actively shooting’ at policePolice are still investigating whether an officer's bullet killed Henry Tolentino or he shot himself.
  In a press conference Saturday, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said the man
  
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• Kendrick Lamar coming to Austin in July

  14-05-2022 02:48 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fresh off the release of his latest album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers", Kendrick Lamar announced a worldwide tour with a stop at Austin's Moody Center.Lamar is scheduled to be in Austin for a show Thursday, July 21. The 14-time Grammy Award winner is also making stops in Houston and Dallas on the following days. Lamar will be at Houston's Toyota Center July 22 and at Dallas' American Airlines Center July 23. Moody Center parking: Where to go, how to reserve a spotLam
  
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• NBC announces 'Sunday Night Football' schedule

  14-05-2022 01:45 via kxan.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — NBC Sports has announced its "Sunday Night Football" schedule for the 2022-23 season.According to a release, NBC will air 20 games in the upcoming season, including games on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. You can watch the games on KXAN in the Austin market. Dallas Cowboys 2022 schedule: Opener vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers again, Thanksgiving vs. New York GiantsThe network boasts that 15 of the games will feature at least one Super Bowl starting quarterback
  
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• How the baby formula shortage affects Texas' low-income mothers

  14-05-2022 01:24 via kxan.com
  
  (Texas Tribune) — Each day, Ashley Beattie and her fiance spend hours driving around Bell County looking for baby formula to feed her eight-month-old son. First H-E-B, then Walmart, then Target. She searches until she can find something.On Tuesday, a friend alerted her that there were eight cans of Enfamil Gentlease at a nearby Sam’s Club. The brand meant Beattie, one of nearly 200,000 Texas moms whose lower income qualifies her to have her formula purchases paid for through the Texa
  
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• Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff's contract extended through 2025

  14-05-2022 00:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC's improvement has been substantial through ten games of the 2022 season. Austin has earned a record of 6-2-2, which amounts to 20 points in the standings and a top spot in the conference standings.After the strong start, the club has decided to reward its head coach Josh Wolff with a three-year extension, the team announced Friday.They currently are second to LAFC in points in MLS. How to find The CW Austin to watch Austin FCWolff has been the head coach for Austi
  
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• ERCOT asking Texans to conserve energy this weekend

  14-05-2022 00:17 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to conserve power this weekend with unseasonably hot weather creating "record" demand, according to a release. Power out? No A/C? Here’s how to survive in the Texas heat"We’re asking Texans to conserve power when they can by setting their thermostats to 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances (such as dishwashers, washers and dryers) during peak hours between 3 p.m. and 8 p
  
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